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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Naval Warfare
HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades
The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.
Air Warfare
Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?
While Beijing and Moscow have been working on anti-satellite weapons at an accelerated speed, Washington still does not have capabilities to defeat them, with one US legislator describing the situation as “the Cuban Missile Crisis in space”.
Naval Warfare
Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
Naval Warfare
Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
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Brazilian Navy Lynx helicopters set for upgrade
2nd July 2014
The Brazilian Navy’s Lynx Mk21A helicopters will be upgraded by AgustaWestland under a $160 million contract announced on 2 July. The contract covers the mid-life …
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Naval Warfare
Saab announces TKMS acquisition terms
1st July 2014
Saab and ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions have entered into an agreement that will see Saab acquire ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for a purchase price of £29.6 …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy orders additional E-2D AEW&C aircraft
1st July 2014
Northrop Grumman will supply an additional 25 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy under a $3.6 billion contract announced on 30 June. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin wins US Navy C4ISR contract
30th June 2014
Lockheed Martin will conduct work to improve the US Navy’s C4ISR collection and dissemination capabilities under a five-year IDIQ contract announced on 30 June. The …
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Naval Warfare
I2C maritime security programme nears completion
26th June 2014
The I2C maritime security and surveillance programme being carried out by DCNS is set to complete in July 2014, with the final phase of testing …
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Korea to test Unmanned Little Bird
25th June 2014
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will initiate a six-month flight test programme with Boeing’s Unmanned Little Bird (ULB) by the end of 2014, it …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems receives Mexican Navy naval gun order
25th June 2014
BAE Systems will supply four 57 Mk3 Naval Guns to the Mexican Navy under a contract announced on 24 June. The contract marks the latest …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: DCI to expand in Middle East
24th June 2014
Défense Conseil International (DCI) is looking to increase its activities in the Middle East as regional modernisation efforts and rebuilding of navies in Libya, in a …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems to support Type 45 Destroyers
23rd June 2014
BAE Systems will manage the support, maintenance and upgrade of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers at Portsmouth Naval Base under a £70 million contract …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: Companies position themselves for the future
23rd June 2014
In a climate of defence cuts, the main themes of the Eurosatory exhibition this year were to push new products, showcase technological developments and drive …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Stabilised weapon mount nears production
19th June 2014
Paradigm SRP is about to enter into production with its Talon gyro-stabilised weapon platform, as it chases a launch customer for the system. The company, …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: ATK équipera l'avion Jordanien C295
19th June 2014
Un Airbus C295 avion de combat du Royal Jordanian Airforce sera équipé d’un arme chaîné ATK M230 30mm afin d’assister en bataille. Un mémorandum était …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: ATK to equip Jordanian C295 gunship
18th June 2014
A Royal Jordanian Air Force Airbus C295 aircraft will be fitted with the ATK M230 30mm chain gun for service in the Jordanian armed forces …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: DSM Dyneema responds to trends in armour market
18th June 2014
DSM Dyneema is presenting vehicle armour solutions based on its Force Multiplier Technology at Eurosatory. Force Multiplier Technology combines developments in polymer science, next-generation UHMwPE …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: Défense Européen en ‘période difficile’ selon ADS
15th June 2014
Le marché défense Européen est en position secondaire par rapport aux autres régions comme des contraintes budgétaires réduisent les opportunités, selon Paul Everitt, PDG d’ADS …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory: European defence in a ‘difficult period’, says ADS
15th June 2014
The European defence market is placed in secondary consideration to other regions as spending constraints reduce opportunities, says Paul Everitt, chief executive of ADS. ‘This …
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Military Logistics
UK MoD issues contracts for small boat support
12th June 2014
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued contracts worth a combined £111 million that will see its fleet of small boats maintained by six …
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy demos un/manned mixed aircraft fleet
12th June 2014
The US Navy’s USS Freedom Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 1) was the setting for a mixed manned-unmanned aircraft fleet demonstration flight on 12 May, when …
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Military Logistics
UK revises re-deployment costs
12th June 2014
The UK MoD’s latest estimate for the cost of re-deploying troops and equipment out of Afghanistan stands at £300-350 million. This is a slightly higher …
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HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades
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Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?
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Raytheon, Nammo and Northrop Grumman join forces to produce MK72 solid rocket motors
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Intelligence advantage: How real-time GEOINT is reshaping military decision-making (Studio)
